I need a new video recorder. Can someone recommend a good one?

Question

It is mainly needed to play all my old video tapes rather than record.

Answer 1

I've got a Sony, I've had for 11 years. Works fine, still records and plays back OK.

Panasonic are a good brand, my parents had one for 15 years.

I'd avoid JVC though. Had one years ago and the tape eject system failed. I had to dismantle it to get the tape out and it's one that still isn't out on DVD. After clearing bits of plastic and screws away, I got the Sony.Fortunately the video tape was none the worse for wear!

You should get a good one for less than £150. Get one that has 6 heads rather than 4 heads as the picture and sound quality are better.

Answer 2

Panasonic are the Best ones, with Sony-Aiwa 2nd....

The most reliable ones though are Matsui...(part of panasonic too)_

how about upgrading to a Philips dvd recorder, one of the best out there is the dvdr3480..

when you copy your precious videotapes to dvd, it cleans up the picture and enhances it...

Answer 3

If you can afford it go for a dvd recorder, they are far better. I have a samsung one and it's great.

Answer 4

Very few places even sell them anymore.

I would buy a harddrive/dvd recorder and just briefly borrow someone else's video player, and copy all your videos onto the harddrive recorder (using a scart lead). My LG harddrive recorder is amazing, and I could never ever go back to videos. It can copy everything onto dvd too if I ever want to back stuff up.

Answer 5

vcr's are becoming obsolete and there isn't many models being produced. go for a dvd-vcr recorder combi, panasonic and phillips recommended.